Alabama Dams
2,255 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
2,255
High Hazard
217
9.6%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
6
Average Age
60 yrs
Hazard Classification
High217 (9.6%)
Significant443 (19.6%)
Low1,594 (70.7%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory11 (0.5%)
Fair3 (0.1%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory6 (0.3%)
Not Rated2,235 (99.1%)
Federal
44
State
53
Local
85
Private
2,049
Tallest Dams
- Lewis Smith 300 ft
- Wheeler Dam175 ft
- Walter F. George Lock and Dam171 ft
- Martin 168 ft
- R. L. Harris 163 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Lewis Smith High
- Wheeler DamHigh
- Walter F. George Lock and DamHigh
- Martin High
- R. L. Harris High
Poor Condition Dams
- Logan Martin Poor
- Cone ReservoirUnsatisfactory
- Lake TholoccoUnsatisfactory
- Buck Horn Lake Poor
- Ech LakePoor
All Dams in Alabama
Showing 1–11 of 11
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond Houston County | 60 | 1976 | Low | Satisfactory |
| H. Neely Henry St. Clair County | 104 | 1966 | High | Satisfactory |
| Jordan Elmore County | 125 | 1928 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lay Coosa County | 130 | 1914 | High | Satisfactory |
| Lewis Smith Walker County | 300 | 1961 | High | Satisfactory |
| Pigeon Roost Creek Elmore County | 45 | 1967 | High | Satisfactory |
| Point A Covington County | 56 | 1925 | High | Satisfactory |
| R. L. Harris Randolph County | 163 | 1983 | High | Satisfactory |
| Thurlow Elmore County | 62 | 1930 | High | Satisfactory |
| Weiss - Main Dam Cherokee County | 86 | 1961 | High | Satisfactory |
| Yates Elmore County | 87 | 1928 | High | Satisfactory |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.